The state is warning you to be aware of an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) skimming scam. It is a technology-driven crime committed, at times, by organized rings in which the criminals steal EBT card information. The criminals install electronic devices on ATMs or store point-of-sale terminals to capture card information, which is commonly referred to as skimming.
Connecticut, through the Department of Social Services, was one of the first states in the nation to implement a replacement benefit plan, having done so in June 2023.
Here are some tips for recipients to keep your benefits safe:
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